Hyundai has been awarded the prestigious title of Best SUV Brand for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, marking the second consecutive year the automaker has received this honor. This accolade highlights Hyundai’s commitment to producing top-quality SUVs that cater to a wide range of customer needs and preferences in the competitive automotive market. The U.S. News & World Report Best Vehicle Brands awards are highly respected in the industry, providing consumers with guidance in identifying leading brands across key vehicle categories.
The methodology behind the Best Vehicle Brands awards is rigorous, utilizing the combined overall scores from the U.S. News Best Cars rankings. These rankings are derived from a comprehensive analysis of published, credible reviews from automotive experts, alongside crucial data points encompassing safety and reliability. This thorough evaluation ensures that only brands demonstrating consistent excellence across their SUV lineup are recognized.
Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, expressed pride in the achievement. “It is a pleasure to win U.S. News & World Report’s Best SUV Brand Honor,” Boyle stated. “The entire Hyundai product development team has been keenly focused on both broadening and improving our SUV market offerings every year. This win confirms these efforts alongside appealing new SUV models such as the all-new Santa Cruz and all-new Tucson.” This statement underscores Hyundai’s dedication to innovation and responsiveness to evolving consumer demands in the SUV segment.
Hyundai’s diverse SUV portfolio played a pivotal role in securing this award. From the spacious and luxurious Hyundai Palisade, ideal for families, to the versatile midsize Santa Fe, the compact Tucson, and the subcompact Venue, Hyundai offers an SUV for virtually every type of buyer. Furthermore, Hyundai SUVs are recognized for incorporating advanced driver assistance systems and user-friendly infotainment technology, all while maintaining competitive pricing. This combination of features and value solidifies Hyundai’s position as a leader in the SUV market.
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Vehicle Brands awards are designed to assist car shoppers in making informed decisions. By evaluating brands across Cars, SUVs, Trucks, and Luxury categories, they simplify the research process for consumers seeking the best vehicles in their respective segments. Hyundai’s consistent recognition as Best SUV Brand reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional SUVs that meet the needs and expectations of today’s drivers.
Hyundai Motor America continues to focus on ‘Progress for Humanity’ and innovative mobility solutions, offering a wide array of technology-rich vehicles to the U.S. market. With a strong network of dealerships and a significant portion of their vehicles manufactured in the U.S., Hyundai is a major player in the automotive industry, committed to providing quality and value to its customers.
